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March 15, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping downturn forcing rivals to cooperate
    THE shipping downturn is forcing a 'reorientation' of the market that will have benefits for all players, said Noburu Ueda, chairman of the largest classification society ClassNK.
  • ICS slams market-based measures
    GOVERNMENTS have become more interested in raising money from shipping companies than they are in reducing the industry's greenhouse gas emissions when proposing 'market-based' solutions to climate change, said Simon Bennett, director of external relations at the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), yesterday.
  • Cruise lines bosses defend safety records
    In their first major industry gathering since the deadly Costa Concordia accident, cruise line chief executives defended their overall safety record on Tuesday and said that they were confident of better days ahead.
  • Yields on DP World sukuk drop to 6-month low

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL raises rate on Asia to Australian-NZ cargo US$300/TEU from April 15
  • Cosco to raise Far East-India rates US$400 per TEU from April 15
  • Huge containerships deluge market after post-downturn delivery dam breaks
  • Pent up consumer demand increases US retail sales 6.5pc in February
  • Port of Jiaxing's February container volume up 48.2pc to 45,100 TEU
  • Access widens to Baltic Exchange forward freight real-time data
  • Shandong seaports' container throughput up 10 per cent in first two months
  • Yangzte has 389 berths built, each with more than 10,000-tonne capacity
  • Djibouti and DP World invite bids to expand terminal to 3 million TEU
  • Port of Gdansk throughput rises 40.5pc to 635,000 TEU in 2011
  • Port of Cartagena's Contecar Terminal goes live with Vehnet TOS
  • Cathay profit down 60pc to US$708.8 million in 2011, revenue up 9.9pc
  • Hong Kong tops air cargo in Asia, says Air Cargo World's ACE survey
  • Frankfurt Airport throughput falls 9.1pc to 155,105 tonnes in February
  • IATA asks Malaysia to cut next year's fees hike that makes landings costly
  • AirBridgeCargo starts K+N weekly flights from Moscow to Hanover, Beijing
  • Canada to pass forced work order law to prevent pilot, ground crew strike

Exim Indiaweb site
  • INTTRA announces alliance with Tradeshift, a global secure online electronic invoice network
  • MOL holds 'Safety Conference 2012' at multiple locations
  • NYK to instal broadband communication system to reduce CO2 emission
  • Peel Ports invites bids for construction of Port of Liverpool's new container terminal
  • Gaurav Guwalewalia is new DACAAI President
  • Highlights of Railway Budget 2012-13
  • Railway Budget leaves freight rates untouched
  • Assocham seeks Customs duty exemption for coal imports
  • GST implementation seen boosting logistics sector
  • Pawar urges PM to permit an extra 1 mt of sugar exports

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Touax Rail obtaining Entity in charge of maintenance (ECM) certification
    The French service provider Touax Rail, which specializes in leasing and sales of railcars, has been awarded Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) certification by Bureau Veritas. ...
  • Iata organizing World Air Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) this week. The trade body advocates strong partnerships across th...
  • Bilbao handles more containers in 2011
    The port of Bilbao (Spain) handled 31.7 million t in 2011, 5.7% less than the year before, due to declines in the dry and liquid bulk cargo handling sectors. Container traffic, ho...
  • German forwarders say no to accepting liability
    The German forwarding and logistics association (DSLV) has prepared a policy document that provides its members with arguments to help counter growing pressure from clients. The la...
  • Gefco extending its partnership with Dacia
    The French transport service provider Gefco has set up a multi-modal transport solution that combines rail and road transport for the car manufacturer Dacia. From the latter's plan...
  • Finnair Cargo traffic grows in February
    The Scandinavian carrier Finnair released its traffic performance for February. The cargo division reported that available tonne kilometres grew by 22% and reven...
  • Astral adds Mogadishu to its network
    The Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation is starting a scheduled freighter service from Nairobi to Mogadishu (Somalia) today (14 March). A DC9 freighter with up to 15 t of capacity...
  • New general manager for Hutton's
    Hutton's, a UK ship supplier, has appointed David Greenwood as general manager to work at its new head office in Hull (England). Greenwood has been responsible for start-ups, growt...
  • RCL reports 2011 loss
    Regional Container Lines Group (RCL) reported a loss of THB 780 million in 2011, after taking into consideration the gain from sales of property in Q3/2011. In 2010 the shipping co...
  • IDS with top results in 2011
    The partners of Germany's largest general cargo forwarding alliance IDS Logistik transported a total of 11.6 million shipments and generated a turnover of EUR 1.713 billion in fina...
  • SBB: board to have nine members again
    The board of the Swiss national railway SBB will once again comprise nine members, as prescribed in its regulations. After Christiane Brunner and Bernd Malmström step down from the...
  • Slightly weaker result for Logwin in 2011
    Logwin, an international logistics service provider headquartered in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), generated a turnover of EUR 1.335 billion in business year 2011. The result is almos...
  • Gebrüder Weiss achieves record turnover in 2011
    The Austrian transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss reported that its 2011 turnover was 9.2% higher than that achieved in financial 2010 and provisional net sales ...
  • Seur posts higher revenue in 2011
    The Spanish CEP and logistics company Seur reported 2% more turnover in 2011. The company said that it had seen good growth in international shipments, its logistics business and e...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Austal teams with GD unit to pursue international defense opportunities
  • CLIA leadership talks about cruise industry safety ... and growth plans
  • International Shipholding sells two Pure Car Truck Carriers
  • Tidal power holds huge energy, job potential for New Jersey

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • TSA member carriers plan additional rate increases
  • Freight index drops during month of January
  • BNSF reports shipments cut CO2 output for customers
  • Virgin America Airlines to begin flights to Portland
  • DOT earmarks funds for Merchant Marine Academy

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Reborn in the USA?
    Shipping analysts question whether manufacturing can return to the States
  • VLCC spot market boosted by Chinese imports from Africa
    Strong rates gain in Atlantic markets supports earnings rise on Middle East-Asia route as well
  • Author defends findings of Made in America report
    Sirkin to examine prospects for Europe
  • Global Ship Lease share price declines after flat annual results
    But CMA CGM recovery bodes well for spin-off say experts
  • February box slump for Port of Los Angeles
    Import slowdown follows Chinese new year factory closures
  • Milford Haven takes stake in Marimatech
    UK publicly-owned trust port and key LNG hub buys 36% of maritime laser docking outfit that went into liquidation
  • Sanctions to slash Iranian crude exports by at least a third
    Shipments to EU states to halt in July
  • Union protests to hit supply chains
    Trade unions plan global action to halt 'concerted attacks' on New Zealand workers
  • Clippers, pirates and gasoil
    Conference shows that the more shipping changes, the more it stays the same
  • Counterparty showdowns shift chartering strategies
    Recent operator troubles show that even once-secure charterers can end in strife
  • BLT seeks Chapter 15 protection in US
    Embattled group seeks to shield 'most solvent' portion of business
  • Events conspire to undermine Allied steady growth
    Multiple factors have dented Greek operator's performance
  • LNG rates to rise this year on Angola cargoes
    Owners with open vessels set for rates rally after recent downturn
  • Sinopec raises stake in CMES
    Tanker operator completes private placement programme to expand fleet
  • Boxship rates still rising
    Owners optimistic as panamax interest picks up
  • Russian oil taxes threaten North European aframax markets
    Measures clamp down on crude exports
  • Peene-Werft yard to stop building ships
    Parent company wants to shift focus of construction work
  • US import boost expected in March
    National Retail Foundation forecasts 10% growth
  • Record year ahead for Chinese oil tanker trade
    January product demand hits seven-month peak
  • Who will Iranian sanctions hurt most?
    It is a real concern that the insurance ban may not end up crippling its intended recipient
  • Japanese owners most exposed to Sanko
    European and Singapore-based owners at risk too
  • EU demands international regulation for armed guards on board ships
    Diplomatic row continues over Kerala killings
  • Eidesvik and DNV launch hybrid battery power trials
    Viking Lady loads 10 tons of batteries for fuel-saving tests
  • Chembulk promises BLT counterparties 'business as usual'
    Jakarta parent pledges to seek similar orders in other jurisdictions
  • Restructuring blues
    You can only kick the can so far before you run out of road
  • Human error sends supply chain insurance claims soaring
    TT Club director says many of mutual's $120m claims could have been avoided
  • Scorpio Tankers charters in MR trio
    Latest move in line with product tanker specialist's recent philosophy
  • US urges gun transport easing
    Submitting to pirate ransom demands only ensures that future crews will be taken hostage
  • SITC navigates smoothly through 2011
    China container operator and logistics provider holds its own on the intra-Asia trades
  • US hedge fund wins Dubai Drydocks default claim
    Ruling deals a blow to $2.2bn debt restructuring

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Chembulk assures counterparties
    FOLLOWING Chapter 15 filings by multiple BLT vessel-owning entities, a company executive underscored today that BLT's Chembulk subsidiaries are not in bankruptcy
  • Pacific rate hike sought
    BOX carriers serving the trans-pacific recommended a further $300/feu rate increase today to counter losses
  • Crew defended in fatal Indian casualty
    A BULKER'S owner has defended the ship's crew as Indian police continued to piece together what took place in the vessel's fatal collision with a fishing boat
  • ICS: China's no safety net
    CHINA'S growth can no longer be relied upon to blow shipping out of its economic doldrums, the Asia Pacific Maritime conference was warned today in Singapore
  • BLT files Chapter 15
    BERLIAN Laju Tanker is seeking Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection to shield its assets from US arrest, newly filed court documents confirmed
  • Salvors focus on grounded ship's bunkers
    SALVORS are preparing to start pumping bunkers off a German-owned box ship that ran aground on Norway's West Coast late on 9 March
  • Drydocks World loses
    MONARCH Alternative Capital, a hedge fund, has reportedly won a $71.6M n legal claim against Dubai's Drydocks World for defaulting on a loan
  • Tanker's crew saved
    ALL 18 crew members are safe and unharmed today after their tanker carrying acid sank off China, safety authorities said
  • Golden Ocean selling Knightsbridge shares
    KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has reportedly priced 2.4M shares being sold by Golden Ocean, the listed drybulk shipping group in John Fredriksen's empire
  • Bulker congestion falls again
    SNARLS in drybulk ports have dropped for a fourth straight week as day-delays in coal ports dropped by 15.7%
  • Novorossiysk plans to spend big
    RUSSIA'S largest publicly listed port company NCSP has unveiled a plan to spend up to $1.1Bn on expansion up to 2020
  • VLCC ballasters enticed
    HIGHER VLCC freight rates for voyages from West Africa are tempting ballasters from Asia, said brokers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Senate Transport Bill Includes HMT Language
    The Senate-passed transportation bill gave advocates for more dredging funds good news on Wednesday. The bill included a...
  • DHL to Spend $47 Million to Expand US Hub
    DHL said the $47 million expansion of its U.S. hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport will provide parcel customers...
  • Global Ship Lease Posts $10.9 Million Profit
    Global Ship Lease boosted fourth quarter 2011 profit to $10.9 million from $1.2 million a year ago as the NYSE-listed...
  • Analyst Lars Jensen on Emergence of Megaships (Video)
    SeaIntel Maritime Analysis CEO Lars Jensen says the deployment of megaships brings advantages of economies of scale and environmental benefits,...
  • Panama Canal Authority Names New Administrator
    The Panama Canal Authority's Board of Directors appointed Jorge Luis Quijano, the engineer in charge of building the canal's new...
  • Senate Approves Highway Bill
    The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a transportation bill that would provide $109 billion over two years for highway programs,...
  • Imports Fall, Exports Rise at Port of Los Angeles
    Containerized imports at the Port of Los Angeles in February declined 7.8 percent from February 2011 as the nation's largest...
  • ILA's Daggett, USMX's Capo Discuss Labor Relations (Podcast)
    Harold Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen Association, and James Capo, chair and CEO of the United States Maritime Alliance, sit...
  • Carriers to Raise Pacific Rates Again in April
    Confident that a previously announced general rate increase of $300 per 40-foot container unit will take effect on Thursday as...
  • NJ, NY Lawmakers to Address Port Tolls
    State legislators from both sides of the Hudson River will hold a joint hearing in April to examine what they...
  • European Imports Fell 5.2 Percent in January
    European austerity measures in January pulled containerized imports down 5.2 percent year-over-year, the steepest decline since 2009, according to published...
  • Panalpina, CEVA Begin LCL Services in Developing Markets
    Panalpina and CEVA Logistics have launched new less-than-containerload services, tapping into strong customer demand in fast growing trade lanes in...
  • Cheese Maker Charged for Shipping 'Tainted' Product
    A New Jersey cheese maker is charged with shipping "tainted product" purchased from a Pennsylvania trucker also charged with violating...
  • Saudia Cargo, NSCSA Sign Freight Deal
    Saudia Cargo has signed an exclusive deal to provide express freight services to the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia...
  • Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rates Jump 13.6 Percent
    Average trans-Pacific spot rates jumped this week as the 15 carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement raised rates by...
  • Cathay Pacific's 2011 Profit Tumbled
    This year will be even tougher for airlines than 2011 because of economic instability, high jet fuel prices and weak...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Opens Trucking Hub in Vienna
    Kuehne + Nagel have inaugurated a trucking hub in Vienna to drive growth of the Swiss logistics company's overland groupage...
  • CSAV Lost $1.24 Billion in 2011
    Chilean carrier CSAV lost $1.24 billion last year, including $959 million on continuing operations, but said its deficit narrowed during...
  • OOCL to Raise Rates From Asia to Australia
    OOCL has extended its round of global freight rate increases to include southbound services on the North and East Asia...
  • Zim to Hike Rates on India-Europe Trades
    Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise its rates on services between the Indian subcontinent and North Europe, starting April 1....
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Middle East Express Service
    Hapag-Lloyd will launch a container service connecting Far East Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East, starting in early...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Hamburg Sud raises Santa-Class ships' capacity
    Hamburg Sud [HS] has followed Maersk Line and decided to increase the capacity of its last remaining 7,100TEU Santa-class ships on order at Daewoo Shipbuilding ...
  • Spain votes to strike
    The main Spanish unions have voted for a general strike on March 29 in protest at the government's proposals to reform the nation's labour laws which would make ...
  • Kalmar introduces its SmartPower RTG
    Kalmar, which is an operating unit of the Finland-based Cargotec group, has developed a new rubber-tyred yard gantry crane which with its smaller engines will use ...
  • ICTSI to operate Lekki Container Terminal in Nigeria
    Nigeria-based Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise (LPLE) and Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding ...
  • HPH's TERCAT Barcelona gets eight new cranes
    By this weekend four more super post-panamax quay cranes will have been delivered at Hutchison Port Holdings Group [HPH] Terminal Catalunya [TERCAT], Muelle Prat ...
  • KPA says snarl ups caused by South Sudan traffic
    Gichiri Ndua, the managing director of Kenya Ports Authority [KPA], has now blamed recent congestion at the port on seasonal holidays and a boom in import traffic ...
  • China: yuan to float more freely
    That was the message from premier, Wen Jiabao, on the last day of the National People's Congress; the change of stance possibly reflecting the nation's recent import ...
  • CIFFA calls for 'fairer' cost system for Canadian customs exams
    One of the biggest issues for Canadian shippers is container customs examinations according to the Canadian International Freight Forwarders' Association (CIFFA) ...
  • Evergreen goes back to Trieste
    Further details on changes to Evergreen's UAM service between Asia and the Mediterranean have emerged. Instead of starting in April, it will commence in May at ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Adelfia tops detention list
    Greek operator's panamax one of seven bulkers collared by US port inspectors for deficiencies, new report reveals.
  • NOCC details PCTC raid
    Nordic banks join forces to finance transaction that proves funding can be found in today's market despite belt tightening.
  • Halul to splash the cash
    Qatari offshore owner bags $60m loan to spend on more new tonnage.
  • Crewman hurt in freak fall
    Nordic Tankers seafarer broke leg in plunge after grabbing life boat release handle as vessel rolled, report reveals
  • HCL eyes summer swoop
    London-listed owner plans to add an extra panamax in the next few months, says CEO Fotini Karamanlis.
  • Hasbun climbs CSAV ranks
    Architect of Chilean containership operator's massive capital crusade steps up to the plate as Arturo Ricke nears the exit.
  • Tanker sinks off China
    All crew rescued as Kenos Athena suffered water ingress and went down off Guangdong.
  • GSL turning a corner
    Ian Webber-led containership owner bounces back from consecutive red quarters.
  • ISC sheds PCTC pair
    International Shipholding chief says $74m transaction with Norwegian Car Carriers will pave the way for fleet expansion.
  • STNG pounces on MR trio
    New York-listed owner beefs up modern product tanker arsenal with the addition of chartered tonnage.
  • Hellenic's recovery hope
    Fotini Karamanlis-led bulker owner ends 2011 in the red but has high expectations for a speedy rebound in rates.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • A Holistic View of GTM 2012
  • Forwarders expand LCL services
  • GFS adds Hermes, UK Mail
  • CMA CGM drops Black Pearl again
  • U.S. imports fell 3.4% in February
  • OOCL raising Asia-Oceania rates
  • CN introduces new Prince Rupert service
  • Cloud-given voice in the warehouse
  • Cernak starts as Port Everglades director
  • Mobile sees steel volumes booming

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 14, 2012
  • Maersk Tankers evaluates claims about technologies
    Company focuses on efficiency as an increasing number of customers choose companies with strong sustainable profile
  • Crude stable on Saudi supply guarantees
    'Saudi Arabia and others remain poised to make good any shortfall, perceived or real, in crude oil supply.'
  • Asia fuel oil contracts hit three year high
    'Demand volumes are not coming in. On a delivered basis, Malaysia may be cheaper at the moment,' says bunker source.
  • Rotterdam prices approaching all time high
    Markets continue to firm.
  • Bunker prices firming in Middle East
    'Mediocre' bunker demand in Fujairah.
  • Tanker gives supplier 'stronger foothold'
    Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker 'has a 30% share of the marine fuel market in the north-west of Russia.'
  • Jiskoot Technology Centre opens in UK
    Company expects 'improved lead times to meet customers' demands.'
  • Gasnor sets sights on LNG bunker station in strategic ECA port
    Expects to sell LNG at prices that will be competitive with using HFO and scrubbers.
  • Shipping industry urged to collaborate, innovate
    Finding ways to reduce costs of implementing new regulations important challenge for the industry in the future, says ClassNK Chairman and President.
  • Mid-week bunker prices largely down at Asian bunker hubs
    Demand for bunker fuels generally low.
  • Still 'business as usual' at Sanko Steamship
    Firm continues to pay necessary costs for fuel, ship crews, says spokesman.
  • Environmental group raises questions about Algeciras terminal
    Environmental Safety Group says Gibraltar should know the risks.
  • Outlook for Asian cruise and offshore industries 'generally positive'
    Rising prices of bunkers are prompting vessel owners to seek efficiency gains, says Wilhelmsen spokesman.
  • Sinopec Fuel Oil starts bunkering operations at Lanshan port
    Rizhao branch of Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales has sold 880 mt of 380 cSt grade at Lanshan port.
  • Japan bunker sales volumes to improve in March
    Japanese bunker sales expected to range between 320,000 to 330,000 mt in March, traders say.
  • Box carriers see improved margins on spot rate recovery
    Sharp recovery on freight rates has lifted operating margin above breakeven level on the spot market, says Alphaliner.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.
Washington
This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA
Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee
Tehran
It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people
Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year
Kiev
The management will include the general cargo terminal
CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik
Istanbul/Marseille
Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive
Helsinki
New orders value growth slows
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria
Genoa
He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit
In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales
Hong Kong
Revenues grew by +11.0%
Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%
Hong Kong
In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)
The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved
Genoa/Civitavecchia
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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